We didn't have to be blood for you to be my dad. You accepted  me at very young age ,and gave me an opportunity  to have a childhood and future that  otherwise  I may not of had. We had  some tough times growing up yet you still found time in your life to coach my little league  baseball  teams, and not a high school  game went by that I couldn't find you  and mom in the stands.  As I got older you became more than dad, you became  my friend  and my hero. Mom woukd tell me stories of the things you would do goin out of your way to help anyone who needed it . Not only family but complete  strangers as well. You are the most caring and loving man I've ever known.  Those stories woukd never been spoke of had not been for mom you never wanted recognition.  Despite being  a pain in your and moms butt most of my life I learned  many things  from you   and I hope to continue  in your path and pay things forward and help those who need itinerary anyway I can. You loved mom unconditionally  and for that I will always  be grateful. Thank you for  all the things you did not only for me, but my children and grandchildren.  I LOVE YOU DAD.